A politically organized society is also referred to as a state. The question of whether a society is politically organized or not is determined by the extent to which citizens, as constituent elements of the state, are aware of their rights and obligations to the state. The four-year Integrated Program for a BS in Political Science aims to attain the aforementioned objectives. Its goal is to streamline political science education in Pakistan and bring it up to international standards. The course is intended to extend graduates’ understanding of many topics of political science. In the last two semesters, students were allowed to choose among various paths of specialty in this area. The course is intended to extend graduates’ understanding of many topics of political science. In the last two semesters, students were allowed to choose among various paths of specialty in this area. Aside from the several objectives outlined below, the program aspires to produce an educated community capable of efficiently dealing with the difficulties of the modern world.

The BS Political Science degree is an intellectually difficult and exciting academic program designed to give students a thorough understanding of political systems and their complex impact on society. The program’s extensive curriculum includes a diverse range of topics, including political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy, allowing students to enhance their critical thinking, analytical, and communication abilities.

Core Courses

  • Western Political Thought
  • Muslim Political Thought
  • Political Systems
  • Comparative Politics
  • Foreign Policy of Pakistan
  • Introduction to Public Policy
  • Constitutional Development in Pakistan
  • Political History of Pakistan: 1947 to present
  • Introduction to Law
  • Political Ideologies: Structures and Functions

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 45% marks in Intermediate / A-Level or equivalent and no 3rd division in Matriculation 50% Marks in University Entry Test.

Scope

Graduates from this program can expect to have promising careers in the following positions and fields:

  • Legislative assistant
  • Policy analyst
  • Political scientist
  • Agency administrator
  • Advocate
  • Development officer
  • Policy researcher
  • Program director
  • Think tank fellow
  • Communications coordinator
  • Journalist
  • Public relations manager

Best Universities for Bs Political Sciences in Pakistan

  1. University of the Punjab, Lahore 
  2. Lahore University of Management Sciences,  Lahore 
  3. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad 
  4. International Islamic University, Islamabad 
  5. Government College University, Lahore 
  6. Government College University, Faisalabad 
  7. University of Karachi 
  8. Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan 
  9. University of Engineering and Technology, Bannu 
  10. University of Gujrat, Gujrat